■(TB) 'Victor Herbert'
1977, Benson
'Victor Herbert' (
Cliff Benson, R. 1972). Seedling# 72-20. TB, 36" (91 cm). Midseason bloom. Heavily ruffled light blue self; blue-tipped beard. Seedling# 68-23: (
'Arctic Fury' x (
'Henry Shaw' x (
'Melissa' x
'Van Cliburn'))) X seedling# 68-17: (
'Tidelands' x
'Skywatch'). C. Benson 1977. Honorable Mention 1978;
Award of Merit 1982.
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References:
From AIS Bulletin #225 Spring 1977 Introducing VICTOR HERBEHT-(Artic Fury x (Henry Shaw x (Melissa x Van Cliburn))) X 68-17: (Tidelands x Skywatch). A vigorous medium French blue self with matching blue-tipped beards. Expansive, beautifully formed and ruffied, the very broad-petaled blossoms are held on 38" well-branched stalks. Fragrant. Midseason. $25.00. Cliff Benson. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade |
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils. |
Hardiness Zones 4-8 for most varieties, Some cultivars tolerate colder, others tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 4, 9, or 10.) |
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions |
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions. |
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